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JOB TITLE: JAPANESE TRANSLATOR Still looking for qualified candidates!!! Primary Objective of the Job: · Assist with coordination of internal EN into JA and JA into EN translation projects at Customer. Secondary Objective of the Job: · Translate medical regulatory documents from Japanese to English Essential Functions: · Translate written text from Japanese to English, providing same day turnaround for small daily translations. · Perform Quality Control - Proof translations (formatting and/or linguistic) · Help manage larger J>E and E>J projects conducted through external providers · Understand and follow Translation process for regulatory translation projects · Coordinate project hand-offs between Regulatory department, Translation team and external service providers for translation projects · Develop business relationships with new clients and maintain existing relationships. · Develop, track and maintain translation project schedules · Track financial information throughout duration of the project. · Maintain project information in the internal department database and hard copy project files. · Prepare work statements; coordinate project bids, and track vendor schedules. Negotiate with vendor when needed. · Assist Terminologist in collecting a feedback from vendors and proofreaders on selected and approved terms Work direction: · Receive direction from immediate supervisor, work closely with rest of translations team. · Work with internally-developed terminology and translation guidelines. · Ability to make independent decisions on Japanese to English language issues. · Consults with supervisor to confirm decisions. Minimum requirements: · One or more years experience as professional translator · Native speaker of English · Excellent Japanese comprehension and speaking proficiency · Good communications skills · Ability to work under deadlines · Ability to work under supervision in small-team environment · Sense of ownership and accountability · In-depth knowledge of MS Word · Project coordination experience · Aptitude for using new software and procedures. Desired: · BA/BS in Language or Medical-related field · Familiarity with translation memory tool(s) · Some experience in medical technology field · Local to Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area · 3+ years experience as professional translator · Familiarity with Japanese regulatory documents


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